Modal leads in npm + PyPI downloads at 2x; Modal leads in active contributors with 1 (30d); Ollama leads in npm dependents with 671; Modal leads in code adoption with 179 repos importing. Updated daily with live metrics.
At a glance
Data sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, job boards. Methodology →
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Modal: 660.3K npm + PyPI downloads/mo (+81% MoM), 454 GitHub stars, 1 active contributors, 28 dependents, 179 repos importing, $23M funded vs
Ollama: 366.4K npm + PyPI downloads/mo (+16% MoM), 166.4K GitHub stars, 1 active contributors, 671 dependents, 1 repos importing
Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index (DAI). Updated daily from 12 data sources. Methodology →
Evidence Table
Production signals first, softer context second. Winner states are explicit, and weak or missing data stays visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Signal | Current edge | Updated Mar 30 | Updated Mar 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum | Current edge Modal +6 pts | 42 Moderate | 36 Moderate |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | Current edge Modal 1.8x | 660.3K +81% (2 packages) | 366.4K +16% |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Ollama 3.9x | 10.7K (2 packages) | 41.9K |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Modal 2.0x | 649.7K (2 packages) | 324.5K |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | Current edge Ollama 7.0x | 237 npm 28 · PyPI 209 | 1.7K npm 671 · PyPI 983 |
| Active contributors/daySource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | Current edge Even | 1 | 1 0% |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | Current edge Modal 179x | 179 | 1 |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | Current edge Ollama 367x | 454 | 166.4K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | Current edge Ollama +5 | 0 | 5 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | Current edge Ollama +2 pts | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Reddit mentions (30d)Source: Reddit (search API)Updates: DailyNote: Counts posts and comments mentioning the company by name.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge Ollama +11 | Not tracked | 11 |
| Job mentions (30d)Source: Job board aggregationUpdates: DailyNote: Counts job listings that mention the company's technology.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge Modal +1 | 1 | Not tracked |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | Current edge Modal only | $23M | Not disclosed |
| Last funding round | Current edge Modal only | Series A Oct 2023 | Not disclosed |
Data TrustCoverage and freshness stay visible instead of being hidden by the narrative. | |||
| Data confidenceSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Composite score based on field completeness, metric freshness, and identifier coverage.Methodology → | Current edge Even | Excellent (95%) | Excellent (95%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | Current edge Ollama +2 | 5/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 7/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Current edge Same | Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Verdict
Modal has higher absolute numbers on production adoption and installed base. Because they operate in different categories, the numbers measure different types of developer engagement rather than a direct head-to-head.
Production adoption
Modal leads at 1.8x on package downloads. Modal is at 660.3K/mo.
Installed base
Ollama leads at 7.0x in dependent packages.
Code adoption
Modal leads at 179x in repos importing tracked packages.
Maintenance capacity
Modal has the more active contributor base at 1 contributors/day.
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Decision memo
Modal has higher absolute numbers on production adoption and installed base. Because they operate in different categories, the numbers measure different types of developer engagement rather than a direct head-to-head.
As of March 2026, Modal has larger aggregate adoption numbers than Ollama, but they serve different developer needs. Data tracked daily by AI-Buzz.
Basis of the call
Production adoption
Modal leads at 1.8x on package downloads. Modal is at 660.3K/mo.
Package downloads show how many teams run this in production - the strongest signal of real-world trust.
Installed base
Ollama leads at 7.0x in dependent packages.
Dependent packages mean other open-source projects rely on this - a multiplier for ecosystem stability.
Code adoption
Modal leads at 179x in repos importing tracked packages.
Repository imports show developers writing production code against this, not just installing or starring it.
Maintenance capacity
Modal has the more active contributor base at 1 contributors/day.
Active contributors reduce the risk of choosing a tool that stalls or becomes abandonware.
Modal operates in AI Infrastructure; Ollama in Foundation Models. These companies serve different developer needs, so adoption numbers reflect different types of engagement.
your priority is 660.3K package downloads/mo, 179 repos importing and $23M disclosed funding.
your priority is 1.7K dependent packages.
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Compare metric trends across companies over time
Comparing npm Downloads over 30 days: Ollama (41.9K), Modal (10.7K).
Source: npm registry | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
| Date | Modal | Ollama |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | 18.9K | 74.9K |
| Mar 29 | 10.4K | 56.4K |
| Mar 30 | 10.7K | 41.9K |
